The Minister for Tourism Arts and Culture, Babara Oteng Gyasi, has asked that Drinking bars remain closed.
This statement from the minister is in contrary with an earlier statement from the Ghana Tourism Authority which instructed among others the reopening of drinking bars.
The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) in a statement said it had rolled out guidelines for hotels, restaurants and drinking spots to begin operation.
GTA in a statement noted that following the President’s Address to the nation on Sunday May 10, it has been agreed that all hotels can operate as normal and host their guests subject to the specified elevated hygiene protocols and social distancing.
The statement added that food chains and restaurants as well as drinking bars can operate sit-down as well as pick-up and delivery services while observing appropriate social distancing hygiene protocols.
Night clubs, however, still remain closed.
” In all situations, hospitality facilities should observe the staff management and workplace protocols and precautionary measures on public gathering with the view of achieving social distancing and hygiene protocols as spelt out in the imposition of restrictions (Coronavirus Disease (Covid-19) Pandemic,2020 (E.I. 64)”, the statement added.
But a new statement by the Ministry of Tourism has, however, ordered the closure drinking bars and night clubs respectively.
“Food chains and restaurants (Including Hotel) restaurants can operate takeout and delivery services only”, the statement from the Tourism Minister said.
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